Senior ISP Estimator

Job Title: Sr. ISP Estimator

Job Type: Direct Hire

Location: Sterling, VA

Work Mode: onsite 5 days/week

Interview Process: 2 rounds of onsite interviews (potential for first round to be via MS Teams)

Salary Range: $115,000- $130,000+bonus eligible and strong benefits package

Overview: Our client, a leading full-service provider of communications, electrical, and utility infrastructure solutions specializing in data centers, fiber, and smart city projects across the United States, is seeking a mid-senior level ISP Estimator for their Sterling, VA office and immediate surrounding areas. The Senior ISP Estimator will play a critical role in developing accurate, competitive, and profitable cost proposals for low-voltage infrastructure and structured cabling systems within data centers, hyperscale environments, and enterprise facilities nationwide.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for ISP construction projects, including fiber and copper cabling, containment systems, racks, cabinets, power, grounding, and other low-voltage infrastructure.
• Analyze project specifications, drawings, and RFPs to determine scope, materials, labor, and equipment requirements.
• Develop takeoffs, bills of materials, and pricing models for both self-performed and subcontracted work.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, and field operations to ensure constructability and alignment of estimates with field conditions.
• Support proposal preparation, pricing strategy, and bid presentations for hyperscalers, data center operators, and carrier clients.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive database of unit pricing, vendor quotes, and labor productivity metrics.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals to ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance with scope requirements.
• Participate in project hand-offs, providing detailed cost breakdowns and scope clarification to project management teams.
• Continuously refine estimating processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with corporate financial goals.

Note: Candidates who do not meet the following minimum qualifications will NOT be considered for this opportunity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of experience estimating low‑voltage or structured cabling projects, ideally within data centers, hyperscale facilities, or carrier hotels.
• Strong knowledge of ISP construction methodologies, including rack and cabinet builds, ladder rack installation, pathway design, testing, labeling, and fiber/copper terminations.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as TIA/EIA, BICSI, and NEC, as well as current best practices in structured cabling.
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software such as Bluebeam, Accubid, Plan Swift, or equivalent tools.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external clients.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism in fast‑paced environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent field experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting hyperscaler clients such as AWS, Google, Meta, or Microsoft, or large data center operators such as Cloud
  
  HQ, Digital Realty, or Equinix.
• Working knowledge of ISP and OSP cost integration for turnkey network infrastructure builds.
• Experience with design‑build or design‑assist estimating approaches.
• Established vendor and subcontractor relationships within the low‑voltage and structured cabling industries.